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SHOSTAKOVICH, D.: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 2 / Piano Quintet (Helmchen, London Philharmonic, V. Jurowski)

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SHOSTAKOVICH, D.: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 2 / Piano Quintet (Helmchen, London Philharmonic, V. Jurowski)

Composer(s):Shostakovich, Dmitry
Artist(s)
Period(s) 20th Century
Genre Classical Music
Category Chamber Music • Concertos
Catalogue LPO-0053
Label LPO
Quality   320kbps
Album Price
 
MP3
USD 9.99
 

 

   



Shostakovich Served Up With Elan
Review By AC115521,July 2011

The two piano concertos of Shostakovich are eminently joyous, witty pieces. There is no doubt about that. Nor have they lacked for topnotch recordings. At this writing there are at least 5 recommendable versions of each. Now enter Martin Helmchen supported by the LPO and their principal conductor, Vladimir Jurowski.

In some ways the central slow movements are the heart and soul of these concerti. Helmchen appears to concur, delivering finely gauged dynamics and heartfelt phrasing. Jurowski and his forces provide poetic and nuanced accompaniment. The outer movements are every bit as successful: vibrant, rhythmically taught, razor sharp. The live recordings are clearly an asset here, not always the case. You’d never guess their origin in as much as ambient and audience more....






 

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